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Until You Fall
*Love means knowing what you're willing to lose.*
I learned early in life that no one saves you.
You save yourself—or you don’t.
But when the foster agency gifts me with a brother, I vow to protect him at all costs.
He’s the only thing good I’ve ever been trusted with—the best part of me— so I learn to take the hits and keep life’s worst pointed at me, not him.
I don’t have room for anything else. Especially not her.
Veronica Stone is all sharp smiles and restless dreams, a girl with a map of the world carved into her heart and a past she’s still trying to outrun. She wants freedom. I want survival. Falling for her was never part of the plan.
But the problem with loving someone is that it gives you something to lose.
Some people get futures.
Some are meant to be saved.
Others are meant to do the saving.
I’ve always known which one I am.
Because loving someone—really loving them—means knowing when to step in front of the damage. And letting it end with you.
I learned early in life that no one saves you.
You save yourself—or you don’t.
But when the foster agency gifts me with a brother, I vow to protect him at all costs.
He’s the only thing good I’ve ever been trusted with—the best part of me— so I learn to take the hits and keep life’s worst pointed at me, not him.
I don’t have room for anything else. Especially not her.
Veronica Stone is all sharp smiles and restless dreams, a girl with a map of the world carved into her heart and a past she’s still trying to outrun. She wants freedom. I want survival. Falling for her was never part of the plan.
But the problem with loving someone is that it gives you something to lose.
Some people get futures.
Some are meant to be saved.
Others are meant to do the saving.
I’ve always known which one I am.
Because loving someone—really loving them—means knowing when to step in front of the damage. And letting it end with you.
447 pages, Paperback
Published September 17, 2026
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September 22, 2026
Gracie Graham’s books have officially become my go-to reads because they just never disappoint 🥹
Ryder and Woods’ brotherly bond completely stole my heart. They grew up in such a horrible, abusive environment and learned to survive in completely different ways, but they would still do absolutely anything for each other 🥺
And then there’s Veronica, who finally shows Ryder that maybe, just maybe, he is worthy of having a future of his own ❤️
This is definitely a romance book but it’s also so much more. It’s about finding yourself, family, brotherly bonds, and learning that you don’t always have to carry everything on your own.
Ryder is constantly balancing protecting his brother, stepping into a fatherly role, and getting tangled in one mess after another. But underneath all that, he’s slowly discovering that maybe he doesn’t have to push everyone away and that he deserves to be happy too.
But how do you let yourself be happy when you’re carrying so much weight on your shoulders? 🥹
Another emotional Gracie Graham read that completely pulled me in ❤️
I’m already invested in these characters and I cannot wait to see where their stories go next
This is Book 1 in a trilogy, so there’s definitely more to come, and I’m already ready for it
Ryder and Woods’ brotherly bond completely stole my heart. They grew up in such a horrible, abusive environment and learned to survive in completely different ways, but they would still do absolutely anything for each other 🥺
And then there’s Veronica, who finally shows Ryder that maybe, just maybe, he is worthy of having a future of his own ❤️
This is definitely a romance book but it’s also so much more. It’s about finding yourself, family, brotherly bonds, and learning that you don’t always have to carry everything on your own.
Ryder is constantly balancing protecting his brother, stepping into a fatherly role, and getting tangled in one mess after another. But underneath all that, he’s slowly discovering that maybe he doesn’t have to push everyone away and that he deserves to be happy too.
But how do you let yourself be happy when you’re carrying so much weight on your shoulders? 🥹
Another emotional Gracie Graham read that completely pulled me in ❤️
I’m already invested in these characters and I cannot wait to see where their stories go next
This is Book 1 in a trilogy, so there’s definitely more to come, and I’m already ready for it
September 27, 2026
First of all, I would like to thank the author for sending me an ARC copy of this book. ❤️ It honestly landed in my inbox at the perfect time because I was really in the mood for a romance, and I was so excited to dive into it.
But let me warn you—be ready for the tears this book is going to bring. 🥹
The plot and storyline are really good, and I genuinely enjoyed the direction of the story. My only issue was that some of the chapters felt a little too long. At certain points, the longer chapters made me lose a bit of interest and pulled me out of the story. I think shorter chapters could have made the pacing even better for me.
Coming to the characters, I have to admit that at the beginning, some of them felt a little too common or familiar, and I wasn't immediately attached to them. But once Ryder, Veronica, and Woods' journey really started, I became much more invested.
Their friendship and the way they interact with each other were honestly one of my favorite parts of the book. Their journey together brought so much fun, emotion, and warmth to the story.
Ryder is the always-the-savior kind of guy, and Veronica is the sunshine who brings so much light into his life. I loved seeing how their relationship developed and how Veronica slowly became such an important part of Ryder's world.
But Woods... Woods was definitely my favorite. ❤️
What I loved about him was that he wasn't just there as a side character. He has his own journey, his own struggles, and so much personal development throughout the story. Watching him grow and change made me emotionally invested in his character, and by the end, I just wanted to give him the biggest hug.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this ARC. It had romance, friendship, emotional moments, and characters who grew on me as the story progressed.
And then came the ending...
WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME, AUTHOR?! 😭
The ending genuinely brought tears to my eyes, and I was left staring at the last page wanting MORE.
So, dear author, I have one very important request:
PLEASEEEEE GIVE US A SEQUEL. 😭
Because I am absolutely not ready to say goodbye to Ryder, Veronica, and Woods yet. ❤️
But let me warn you—be ready for the tears this book is going to bring. 🥹
The plot and storyline are really good, and I genuinely enjoyed the direction of the story. My only issue was that some of the chapters felt a little too long. At certain points, the longer chapters made me lose a bit of interest and pulled me out of the story. I think shorter chapters could have made the pacing even better for me.
Coming to the characters, I have to admit that at the beginning, some of them felt a little too common or familiar, and I wasn't immediately attached to them. But once Ryder, Veronica, and Woods' journey really started, I became much more invested.
Their friendship and the way they interact with each other were honestly one of my favorite parts of the book. Their journey together brought so much fun, emotion, and warmth to the story.
Ryder is the always-the-savior kind of guy, and Veronica is the sunshine who brings so much light into his life. I loved seeing how their relationship developed and how Veronica slowly became such an important part of Ryder's world.
But Woods... Woods was definitely my favorite. ❤️
What I loved about him was that he wasn't just there as a side character. He has his own journey, his own struggles, and so much personal development throughout the story. Watching him grow and change made me emotionally invested in his character, and by the end, I just wanted to give him the biggest hug.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this ARC. It had romance, friendship, emotional moments, and characters who grew on me as the story progressed.
And then came the ending...
WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO ME, AUTHOR?! 😭
The ending genuinely brought tears to my eyes, and I was left staring at the last page wanting MORE.
So, dear author, I have one very important request:
PLEASEEEEE GIVE US A SEQUEL. 😭
Because I am absolutely not ready to say goodbye to Ryder, Veronica, and Woods yet. ❤️
October 20, 2026
Thank you Gracie Graham for the ARC!
Some characters don’t just steal your heart. They break it and somehow make you love them even more.
I went into this book expecting a romance but I got so much more. Heartbreak, healing, found family, secrets, tension and characters who made me feel EVERYTHING.
Ryder absolutely stole my heart. The way he loves Woods, constantly putting his brother first and carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, was both beautiful and heartbreaking. They grew up in an abusive environment, but their bond is unbreakable. Ryder has spent so long protecting everyone else that he has forgotten he deserves happiness, too.
And then comes Veronica, who slowly makes him believe that maybe he is worthy of love, a future and a life that isn't just about surviving. I loved watching him discover that he doesn't always have to carry everything alone.
What makes this story so special is that it's about so much more than romance. It's about brotherhood, sacrifice and learning to believe you're worthy of the very things you would do anything to give someone else. Gracie Graham made me feel the pain, hope, fear and love woven into these characters and I was completely invested in their journey.
And THAT ENDING?! Gracie, how am I supposed to move on with my life after that? I need the next book immediately!
It’s true that I wanted a little more from certain moments to fully feel their emotional impact, still, this was such a compelling, emotional read and I'm already attached to these characters.
Some characters don’t just steal your heart. They break it and somehow make you love them even more.
I went into this book expecting a romance but I got so much more. Heartbreak, healing, found family, secrets, tension and characters who made me feel EVERYTHING.
Ryder absolutely stole my heart. The way he loves Woods, constantly putting his brother first and carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, was both beautiful and heartbreaking. They grew up in an abusive environment, but their bond is unbreakable. Ryder has spent so long protecting everyone else that he has forgotten he deserves happiness, too.
And then comes Veronica, who slowly makes him believe that maybe he is worthy of love, a future and a life that isn't just about surviving. I loved watching him discover that he doesn't always have to carry everything alone.
What makes this story so special is that it's about so much more than romance. It's about brotherhood, sacrifice and learning to believe you're worthy of the very things you would do anything to give someone else. Gracie Graham made me feel the pain, hope, fear and love woven into these characters and I was completely invested in their journey.
And THAT ENDING?! Gracie, how am I supposed to move on with my life after that? I need the next book immediately!
It’s true that I wanted a little more from certain moments to fully feel their emotional impact, still, this was such a compelling, emotional read and I'm already attached to these characters.
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September 24, 2026Until You Fall by Gracie Graham 💕
The Ways We Break Trilogy, Book 1
Adult • Romance
📖447 Pages
🗓️September 24
💕forbidden
💕small town
💕found family
💕morally gray
💕secrets & lies
💕wounded hero
💕angsty
[I received an eARC from @graciegrahamauthor ]
💕Until You Fall is a romance that reaches beyond the love story, weaving in themes of healing, self‑worth, and the quiet resilience that comes from surviving what once felt impossible. Gracie Graham builds the emotional core around characters who are trying to protect the people they call family, even when that instinct comes at a personal cost.
💕Ryder and Woods’ bond is one of the standout elements. Their brotherhood adds depth and grounding to the story, giving it a heartbeat that isn’t solely tied to romance. And through Veronica, Ryder is offered a glimpse of something he’s never truly believed he deserved: a future shaped by hope rather than hurt.
💕There are moments in the book that feel so raw and sincere, especially when the characters confront the parts of themselves they’ve kept buried. The line “Loving you changed me. It woke something up inside of me I don’t think I can ever put back to sleep” captures the emotional intention of the story... a love that doesn’t just comfort, but transforms.
💕Overall, Until You Fall delivers a potent mix of emotion, trauma, and connection, with a focus on found family and the slow, tentative steps toward believing you’re worthy of something good.
The Ways We Break Trilogy, Book 1
Adult • Romance
📖447 Pages
🗓️September 24
💕forbidden
💕small town
💕found family
💕morally gray
💕secrets & lies
💕wounded hero
💕angsty
[I received an eARC from @graciegrahamauthor ]
💕Until You Fall is a romance that reaches beyond the love story, weaving in themes of healing, self‑worth, and the quiet resilience that comes from surviving what once felt impossible. Gracie Graham builds the emotional core around characters who are trying to protect the people they call family, even when that instinct comes at a personal cost.
💕Ryder and Woods’ bond is one of the standout elements. Their brotherhood adds depth and grounding to the story, giving it a heartbeat that isn’t solely tied to romance. And through Veronica, Ryder is offered a glimpse of something he’s never truly believed he deserved: a future shaped by hope rather than hurt.
💕There are moments in the book that feel so raw and sincere, especially when the characters confront the parts of themselves they’ve kept buried. The line “Loving you changed me. It woke something up inside of me I don’t think I can ever put back to sleep” captures the emotional intention of the story... a love that doesn’t just comfort, but transforms.
💕Overall, Until You Fall delivers a potent mix of emotion, trauma, and connection, with a focus on found family and the slow, tentative steps toward believing you’re worthy of something good.
September 23, 2026
ARC Read ♥️
This book had emotion, trauma, and an overwhelming need to protect the people you call family… even if it means destroying yourself in the process. This book had me completely hooked and absolutely wrecked throughout the whole read.
Ryder’s love for Woods was both beautiful and heartbreaking. He has spent his entire life taking every hit, carrying every burden, and sacrificing every piece of himself to protect his brother. Then Veronica comes along and makes him believe that maybe, just maybe, he also deserves love, happiness, and a future of his own that he didn’t believe he deserved.
The romance, brotherly bond, secrets, and constant tension made this impossible to put down. These characters were broken in the best way, if that makes sense, and I felt all of their pain, hope, fear, and love.
And the freaking ending?! You’re seriously telling me I have to WAIT for the next book after that?! I need it immediately because I am not well!!
Thank you so much for the ARC! Until You Fall was emotional, intense, heartbreaking, and so incredibly good. An easy five stars from me!
This book had emotion, trauma, and an overwhelming need to protect the people you call family… even if it means destroying yourself in the process. This book had me completely hooked and absolutely wrecked throughout the whole read.
Ryder’s love for Woods was both beautiful and heartbreaking. He has spent his entire life taking every hit, carrying every burden, and sacrificing every piece of himself to protect his brother. Then Veronica comes along and makes him believe that maybe, just maybe, he also deserves love, happiness, and a future of his own that he didn’t believe he deserved.
The romance, brotherly bond, secrets, and constant tension made this impossible to put down. These characters were broken in the best way, if that makes sense, and I felt all of their pain, hope, fear, and love.
And the freaking ending?! You’re seriously telling me I have to WAIT for the next book after that?! I need it immediately because I am not well!!
Thank you so much for the ARC! Until You Fall was emotional, intense, heartbreaking, and so incredibly good. An easy five stars from me!
September 25, 2026
I absolutely devoured this book. I've honestly been in a book funk this summer. I've been mostly reading mafia books and when Gracie told me she had a new book coming out I thought oh sure! I enjoyed her last book I've read but this one blew me away.
Within the first chapter I was deeply invested in these characters. You are introduced to two foster brothers who are fighting very different demons and trying to survive their circumstances. Ryder and Woods are both like-able on their on right but their brother dynamic is truly so special. You soon meet the FMC Veronica and she is also such a breath of fresh air.
What I loved most about this book was there was no smut, no sex but I did not care because I felt so much for their characters. Their angst, their yearning for a better future and their love. Their love for each other all in different ways was so moving. I highly recommend this one and cant wait for the next book.
Within the first chapter I was deeply invested in these characters. You are introduced to two foster brothers who are fighting very different demons and trying to survive their circumstances. Ryder and Woods are both like-able on their on right but their brother dynamic is truly so special. You soon meet the FMC Veronica and she is also such a breath of fresh air.
What I loved most about this book was there was no smut, no sex but I did not care because I felt so much for their characters. Their angst, their yearning for a better future and their love. Their love for each other all in different ways was so moving. I highly recommend this one and cant wait for the next book.
September 29, 2026
I really really enjoyed this book.
What I loved most was the relationship between the characters. Their connection didn’t feel like it was built entirely around attraction. I really enjoyed watching them slowly understand each other, open up, and become such an important part of each other’s lives. There were moments where their chemistry was everything, but I especially appreciated the quieter moments between them.
I also really liked the emotional side of the story. It isn’t just about falling in love, but also about vulnerability, trust, and letting someone see parts of you that you usually keep hidden. Some scenes genuinely stayed with me because of how real the emotions felt.
Definitely a book that gave me more feelings than I was prepared for. I’m already looking forward to reading more from Gracie! 🤍🤍
September 19, 2026
Absolutely incredible book. I was hooked from start to finish. My heart went out to Ryder and the struggles he went through. Trying to protect Woods, give him a better life while being so damn selfless at the same time. Veronica was so good for him. She showed him that he was allowed to want things for himself, that he deserved better than what he was given. He deserved everything. But that freaking ending...!!! I was sobbing the entire time. I knew he was going to take the fall, knew he would take the blame. God, I loved him so much and I hope and hope and hope that you give him a good ending. A HAPPY ending!! He deserves the world. Dying for the next book.
September 30, 2026
Ok I need the sequel to this book ASAP.
I didn’t know what I was walking into but this book was such a good read. Like many romances, it took a second for the characters to develop; at first they felt a little familiar but then they were so rounded out.
This is also a great cross between a romance and contemporary fiction/drama. It wasn’t too heavy on the romance elements (almost read a little YA).
The ending shook me and I seriously NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
Thank you to the author for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
I didn’t know what I was walking into but this book was such a good read. Like many romances, it took a second for the characters to develop; at first they felt a little familiar but then they were so rounded out.
This is also a great cross between a romance and contemporary fiction/drama. It wasn’t too heavy on the romance elements (almost read a little YA).
The ending shook me and I seriously NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
Thank you to the author for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
September 19, 2026
A raw and potent love story. Ryder’s life is being about protecting his foster brother at all cost. But now that Veronica has entered their lives, opening his heart seems possible until the reality of his choices hit them all. Powerful. Looking forward to read the next book in the series
September 26, 2026
5 Star for Until You Fall!! My heart skill not be the same.....I love Ryder so much. This book pulled at my heartstrings and I loved every moment. The author makes you feel deep for these characters. She will always be a on click for me.
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